Anglican Church

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-09 Diary Coverage: Up to April 11, 1875

Religious Context

The Anglican Church (Church of England) was the established Protestant church of England. Many British residents in Nice would have attended Anglican services.

Marie's Attendance

On April 11, 1875, Marie attends Anglican service with Collignon and Dina. She expresses deep appreciation for English prayers, saying "Rien de plus comme j'aime que les prières anglaises."

Marie's Religious Sentiment

Marie declares herself Protestant "de cœur" (at heart) while waiting to become a declared Protestant. She finds the Anglican liturgy particularly moving and meaningful.

Prayer for Royalty

During the service, Marie notes the prayers for the Prince of Wales (Albert Edward), the Queen, and the nobility. She turns the page three times during these prayers and reflects on how prayer makes them "adorable."

Marie's Spiritual Development

Her attraction to Anglicanism seems connected to her anglophilia and her romantic fascination with British aristocracy. The formal liturgy and prayers for royal figures appeal to her sensibilities.

Social Context

Attending Anglican services in Nice would have connected Marie to the British expatriate community and reinforced her identification with English culture and values.

Connection to Marie's Character

Her appreciation for Anglican worship reflects her spiritual seeking, her attraction to English culture, and her belief in the power of prayer and ritual.